Credit Where Credit Is Due: Why Employers Should Be Cautious w/ Credit Checks in Hiring

NY becomes the 11th state to limit employer use of credit. This serves as a reminder that credit history should only be used when there is a clear, direct connection between the credit information and the duties of the job.

Philadelphia Employers: Prepare Now for New Criminal Record Screening Restrictions

Employers who hire in the City of Philadelphia should review their procedures to ensure compliance

California CRD Ramps Up Enforcement of the CA Fair Chance Act

Employers who hire in California should review their procedures to ensure compliance

Washington Expands Fair Chance Act via HB 1747: What Employers Need to Know

Employers who hire in Washington State should review their procedures to ensure compliance

Minneapolis Employers: City Council Expands Anti-Discrimination Protections in Civil Rights Ordinance

Minneapolis City Council amended it's Civil Rights Ordinance. Employers who hire in the City should review their procedures to ensure compliance.

6 Background Screening Trends to Watch for in 2025

AI-driven automation, outsourced social media checks, alternative verification methods, workforce monitoring, revamped drug screening policies, and state law compliance will shape how employers approach screening practices.

Navigating New York’s Clean Slate Act: Key Insights for Employers

This new law signals a transformative approach to criminal background checks, with new obligations for employers to ensure fairness and transparency.

San Diego County Enacts Fair Chance Ordinance

Employers who hire in San Diego should review their procedures to ensure compliance

6 Key Benefits of Fair Chance Hiring for HR Leaders

Employers embrace Fair Chance Hiring as a practical hiring strategiy that aligns with modern values of equity and corporate responsibility